Jan 20, 2015
We finally got a hold of some sanctions money in the Paribas settlement, which the Department of Justice has, which is the money we are compensating those hostages from.
Johnny Isakson
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Johnny Isakson was a prominent Republican politician from Georgia who served as a United States Senator from 2005 until his resignation in 2019. Prior to his Senate tenure, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. Throughout his political career, Isakson was known for his focus on issues such as education, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for policies that supported these areas. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to nuclear energy and environmental regulations.
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Jan 20, 2015
The emotional relief for those 43 surviving hostages of that ordeal is not expressible in words.
Jan 20, 2015
You know, if this works, we're going to be in trouble in 6 years, because it'll be impossible for schools to maintain AYP because it's going to get harder and harder and harder to do.
Jan 20, 2015
I am glad you all took the time you did to expand on it, because my big concern is the Iranians will cheat.
Jan 20, 2015
There were conversations about that. We--about whether or not we had backed the right people in the Middle East, whether or not we would confront Iran, in terms of its nefarious activity.
Jan 20, 2015
But I think one of the things the Federal Government could do to help the schools out is give them the excuse that we're making them do it, but make sure the curriculum and the alignment of testing, whatever assessment model you use, are…
Jan 20, 2015
And we pay 25 percent of the costs to the IAEA as I understand it. Is that correct?
Jan 20, 2015
I did not vote for the deal either, and I share some of the eloquently expressed concerns of Senator Risch.
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